The Bluffs Apartments
February 2011
1st Rent Due
2nd Groundhog Day
5th National Wear Red Day
6th Super Bowl Sunday
7th Super Bowl Winner and Jar of Kisses Winner Notified
8th Preventative Maintenance Buildings L M N
9th Preventative Maintenance Buildings P Q
10th Preventative Maintenance
Buildigns S T
14th Valentine's Day
15th President's Day
16th Pest Control Buildings
A C D F G H I J L
Crystal
Property Manager
Laura
Leasing Consultant
Tony
Maintenance
Justin
Maintenance
From the Manager's Desk...
Dear Residents New and Renewed,
The resident who guesses the Super Bowl Winner with the closest point spread wins a $40 gift card to our New Pizza Ranch!!
We will have a jar of Kisses in the office during rent week, stop in and take a guess as to how many Kisses are in the jar. Closest guess wins the jar!
Thank you to all our residents who benefited from the referral bonus last month, we appreciate your referrals as always. Referrals can get you as much as $200 off your rent. It's great to pick your neighbors!
Sincerely,
Crystal Cushman
Fun Fact: In Medieval times, girls ate bizarre foods on St Valentine's Day to dream of their future spouse.
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The Bluffs Apartments
2065 Nash Blvd
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 325-6566
bluffs@midlandmgmt.com
Office Hours
Summer
Monday-Friday: 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
Winter
Monday-Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm
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Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Chicken Noodle Soup
Interior Decorating Secrets for Small Homes
So you have a small home? You are possibly wondering, how do I make my small space look comfortable and inviting without looking cluttered? Here are several tips to help you do just that!
First of all start with looking around, notice the placement of windows and which way the light reflects in the rooms during different times of day. You do not want to blind someone, who could possibly be visiting, by that stunning sunset. Also look at your current furniture and the colors that it is or is not. Some colors can make a room look small, clinical and cold. Good warm toned colors also make it more comfortable for you to live there. Browns, Reds, Yellows, and Oranges are great colors to open up space and make the room warm and inviting. Use accent rugs to help with the addition of colors as some Landlords do not allow you to paint. Sofa Covers are a great way to add color and save from wear and tear on your furniture. When choosing a color scheme please note that you should choose something that is easy to clean i.e., browns and grays.
Try to look at the big picture, small living rooms mean that you shouldn't get a sectional sofa. Instead try a small love seat or futon couch. Not only does the futon couch help with space but it can be converted to a bed for those studio homes.
If you are on a budget and don't want to get rid of your current bed and you are in a studio, try a bed that looks like a bunk bed with out the lower bunk. That way you can store your dress and other articles under the bunk and enclose it with a curtain and no one can see your unmade bed up top. This is very useful for bachelors.
Try creating rooms with the use of decorative screens. It can make a single room look like two or more rooms are there. Also remember your curtains, they should be allowing the light in, the more light you allow in the bigger the space looks.
Use a small bistro table as a dining table. It is intimate and makes for a great coffee talk spot.
Plants are a great way to make your rooms appear bigger. Try hanging them from the ceiling or by using hooks on the wall. Don't forget the importance of mirrors. The use of mirrors can make your small home look large. Use a focal point and angle your mirror towards it, it gives the illusion of depth.
Most importantly make sure you always have a clean space, it is always bigger when it is clean. Look into clever storage options, such as magazine holders, coffee tables and footrests with storage, armoires, etc. Keeping your home tidy and clutter free will help you achieve that neat and large appearance you are going for!
Ingredients
4 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
Generous dash ground black pepper
1 medium carrot, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 stalk celery, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup uncooked extra wide egg noodles
1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey
Directions
Heat the broth, black pepper, carrot and celery in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
Stir the noodles and chicken into the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
Courtesy of FoodNetwork.com
